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LB53 YNH

2004 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,029 mi
Last recorded157,029 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus C-max75,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 YNH
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 157,029 miles

Exhaust System Bracket Broken But Still Exhaust System Secured Supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Need Attension (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mirror Tape Up but not seriously affecting the rear view

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Need Attension (3.5.1i)

Offside Mirror Tape Up but not seriously affecting the rear view

Rear Seat Belt Not Tested Due To Luggage On Seat

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Fail 27 Feb 2017 157,029 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust System Bracket Broken But Still Exhaust System Secured Supported

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Need Attension (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Mirror Tape Up but not seriously affecting the rear view

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Need Attension (3.5.1i)

Offside Mirror Tape Up but not seriously affecting the rear view

Rear Seat Belt Not Tested Due To Luggage On Seat

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To Inspect Testable Item

Pass 19 Feb 2016 143,892 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 143,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 131,709 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 131,709 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 117,794 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 117,794 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,816 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2012 74,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 68,757 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 68,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,881 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 60,881 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 51,908 miles

rear brake pades geting low

Pass 18 Jan 2008 42,778 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 33,906 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
Full Ford Focus C-max reliability report

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LB53 YNH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 75,889 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB53 YNH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB53 YNH registered?

LB53 YNH is a 2004 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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